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A well-earned shopping spree

ByEmily

Sep 24, 2016

Gym members celebrate winning shopping vouchersNine gym enthusiasts were rewarded for getting active thanks to a UEFA European Championship inspired competition which ran across Durham County Council leisure centres.

Over 500 competitors worked up a sweat in gym sessions, group exercise classes and swimming to gain points and relied on their football team, chosen at random, to boost their total. Whoever finished top of the ‘work out’ league at each leisure centre won £50 worth of shopping vouchers.

Kirk Walker, physical activities co-ordinator, said: “It was great to see so many of our members getting into the spirit of the Euros and taking part in our competition. The workout element added an extra level of competitiveness and meant that even those who didn’t pick out a great team could still have a chance of winning.”

“Members told us that the competition gave them an extra incentive to come in and exercise when maybe they wouldn’t have, so the competition has definitely had an impact on visits. We hope to introduce more member challenges so keep an eye out for the next one.”

The sport related incentives continue for those motivated by Team GB’s success in the Olympics as people can get active with free five visit passes as part of the council’s latest fitness campaign.

Following the success of this offer during the Olympic Games; people are reminded that passes will be available again during the Paralympic games from today (Wednesday 7 September) until Sunday 18 September 2016.

Those wanting to take advantage of this offer can attend one of the council’s ten leisure centres to collect a pass, a free Thrive discount card and then begin working out for free.

Visit www.durham.gov.uk/lesiureoffers for more information or for a list of leisure centres, visit www.durham.gov.uk/leisurecentres.

By Emily